Jackie talks about her experience as a podcaster and where she wants the show to go next.

Fashion Meets Liberty (Basketball) – Jackie chats with Rysa (@rysasewclothes) about her fashion journey, creative process, and the crossover between style and basketball culture.

Selena, owner of Berthaz and Jackie’s childhood friend, shares how she turned adversity into strength while building a business in honor of her mother.

Selena, owner of Berthaz and Jackie’s childhood friend, shares how she turned adversity into strength while building a business in honor of her mother.

This week, we talk about what it’s like to fall in love with the game — this time through the WNBA. From discovering the energy of women’s basketball to reflecting on love, relationships, and everyday life, we explore where Jackie's life is currently at one month after 30

In this episode, we sit down with Effie Sapurdis — a Greek Canadian, PhD candidate, and proud dog mom — to talk about identity, resilience, and the balancing act of chasing big goals while staying true to yourself.

Effie opens up about her academic journey, the challenges and joys of navigating life between cultures, and how her pup keeps her grounded through it all. This is a candid conversation about ambition, heritage, and finding small moments of joy in the midst of a demanding path.

Whether you’re a student, pet parent, or someone navigating multiple identities, Effie’s story will resonate and inspire.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Meg Lucero — a single mother and CPTSD survivor whose story is shaped by resilience, love, and unimaginable loss. Both of Meg’s parents were first responders during 9/11, and their sacrifices profoundly changed the course of her life.

Meg opens up about navigating trauma, raising her child as a single mom, and finding strength in the face of hardship. Together, we explore what survival really means, the challenges of healing from invisible wounds, and how she continues to rebuild with courage and grace.

This conversation is raw, inspiring, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, it’s possible to find hope and keep moving forward.

Arrica opens up about what it means to live authentically through every stage of life. As women, we often feel pressure to have it all together, but in reality we’re all still learning and growing. This inspiring conversation is a reminder to give ourselves grace — and it left my cup full.

Join host Jacqueline Castillo for a heartfelt, cafecito-fueled conversation with Cuban multidisciplinary artist Claudia Mulet. A painter, performer, and visual creator based in New York City, Claudia shares how her upbringing in Havana, her background in theater, and the influence of her mother—also an artist—shape her creative vision. In this episode, they explore how culture informs artistic expression and why empathy is at the heart of Claudia’s work. Get ready to sip your coffee and dive into an inspiring exchange about art, identity, and connection.

In this heartfelt episode, Jacqueline Castillo welcomes her second cousin, Clarissa, as they dive deep into what it means to be first-generation Mexican American—on completely different paths within the same family. From generational nuances to cultural expectations, this conversation explores how identity and experience can greatly differ—even under the same family roof. Tune in for a candid, introspective chat about heritage, belonging, and the beautifully varied ways we navigate our roots.